A summary of public reports, written by Ski in Sky and checked against each source. It is not an official investigation, and it may change as investigations continue.
What happened
About 9:30 on 9 February a skier at the ski area of Rusutsu Resort hit a tree beside the course. The skier was taken to hospital and confirmed dead. Police said the skier had been on an advanced course and appears to have been unable to control their speed.
About 9:30 on 9 February 2025 (Yomiuri, seen in search).
Where
Not known whether inside or outside the ski areaThe ski area of Rusutsu Resort, Rusutsu village; a tree beside an advanced course.
Known only to the ski area.
Link to the ski area
At Rusutsu
Yomiuri (search result): at the ski area of Rusutsu Resort, the skier hit a tree beside an advanced course. "Beside the course" does not say whether the spot was inside the managed area, so the zone is left unknown.
People
Died1
Injured—Not reported
Rescued—Not reported
What is known about the cause
- Police, preliminaryCould not control speed on an advanced course and hit a tree beside the course (police, reported). [2]
Not confirmed
- Exact spot and course name.
Sources
- Hokkaido Shimbun ↗
- Yomiuri Shimbun (via d menu news) ↗checked in search results
This record was checked against search results for these reports (date, place and outcome); the original articles could not be opened.
Last checked against the sources on 2026-10-22.